In
1981, Dulce (Ruddy Rodríguez) was convicted of killing her husband and
is suspected of killing her son, although his body was never found. 30
years later, Dulce is returned to the home on a house arrest program...

The
House At The End of Time is a very interesting film. The story is told
in non-chronological order, meaning it frequently hops between past and
present. In the past, Dulce and her family experience a bizarre haunting
amidst a barrage of other family issues -- we know from the beginning
that his ends in death, but we don't know why, how, or who. In the
present, Dulce experiences a similar haunting, but begins to unravel the
mystery, as well. There's quite a bit to unravel, too. This is a story
where the less you know, the better, so I'll leave it at that. The
ending is clever and effective.

All-in-all, The House At The End
of Time is a very effective horror and mystery film. As a horror film,
The House At The End of Time works perfectly with its ominous
atmosphere, unnerving suspense, and well-timed jump-scares. This is one
of the few films that actually kept me on edge throughout its runtime.
As a mystery, the film keeps you engaged and invested. This is one of
those films where you're taking mental notes; if not, you're actively
participating with a pencil and notepad. It's a twisted trip. It'll make
you work to fully absorb its clever story, but it's worth it. The film
also has a surprisingly emotional aspect. The focus on characters and
relationships really amplified the horror and mystery.

The story
isn't absolutely flawless, though. There were a few occasions where the
story cut corners and took the convenient route. There are also some
questions that could have used more thorough answers. I
understood the gist of the story and more, but there are certain aspects
that kept my mind running. This is a common issue I have with films
that involve time, though. The fact that most of its twists and
relations are saved for the climax doesn't help, it makes it feel a
little cluttered. I'm sure there are a few more holes in here, but I'm
not really the type to nitpick, especially when it's unnecessary. The
only other issue I had, which is very minor, was the makeup. Dulce ages
thirty years in the film, but it doesn't look believable -- it's pretty
blatant she's wearing makeup. In fact, just to clarify, I'd consider
most of these issues to be very minor -- enough for me to take note, but
not detrimental to the overall experience.

Despite some minor
cosmetic issues, Ruddy Rodríguez is a wonderful leading lady. Rodríguez
delivers a very strong and effective performance. Rosmel Bustamante, who
plays a son of Dulce, delivers a fantastic performance, too. I'm
genuinely impressed by the child actor. The film is shot well, the
cinematography captures the mood and atmosphere well. The music is also
very ominous, perfect to set the tone. Writer and director Alejandro
Hidalgo crafts a creative and clever film. Hidalgo was capable of
crafting great scares and an engaging mystery, and he blends the
elements seamlessly. I look forward to seeing more from Hidalgo.

Overall,
The House At The End of Time is a great film. If you're a fan of
atmospheric horror films, this is a gem. If you're a fan of mind-bending
mysteries, this is a must-watch. Although it's not without its flaws,
The House At The End of Time is a splendid experience. I strongly
recommend it for fans of either genre.